Run A Half Marathon: The Ultimate 8-Week Training Plan

If running a half marathon is on your to-do list this year, this is the plan to help get you to race day feeling fast and strong. Coach Katie Bottini, who competes in races and triathlons, created this beginner-friendly eight-week training plan. She’s coached two SELF editors to PRs in a 15K—so trust us, she knows her stuff! Check out the step-by-step breakdown of each day’s workout below—you’re going to OWN it on race day!

This 12 week half marathon training plan is great for beginners that are comfortable running a few miles, who don't want to spend a ton of time training, and who just want to make it across the finish line!